So What's The Difference Between Ground & Lift?

[Low Tone]

I see on a lot of amps that there are switches for ground and lift. On the Peavey Firebass, it says Gound/Ground Lift. What's the difference and how do I know which one to use? :confused:

[mlwarriner]

ground:

http://lowride2freedom.com/Images/cadillacesc18white.jpg



lift:

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e151/Gsxr1000Z71/42139lifted_ford_truck.jpg


unnerstand?

[NotFSI]

Ground lift disconnects the amp chassis ground (or 'earth') from the audio signal ground. It's used to counteract ground loops

[mlwarriner]

how do I know which one to use? :confused:

if your bass shocks you, flip the switch the other way.

:D:D

[Low Tone]

ground:
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lift:
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unnerstand?
if your bass shocks you, flip the switch the other way.
:D :D
You're a regular comedian today, aren't you? :rolleyes:
:P

[Low Tone]

Ground lift disconnects the amp chassis ground (or 'earth') from the audio signal ground. It's used to counteract ground loops
So how do you know which to use? :confused:

[mlwarriner]

So how do you know which to use? :confused:

i tried to give you the serious answer, but you got all sarcastic and snotty with me...

:rolleyes:

:mad:

:)


if your bass shocks you, flip the switch the other way.

:D:D

[brake]

amps should be grounded, but, if for some reason, you're getting some hiss or something, lift the ground.

[Low Tone]

i tried to give you the serious answer, but you got all sarcastic and snotty with me...

:rolleyes:

:mad:

:)
I prefer the answer that doesn't involve elctrocution, thanks. ;)

[Low Tone]

amps should be grounded, but, if for some reason, you're getting some hiss or something, lift the ground.
Got it! :thumbsup:

[Drippin' Robin]

amps should be grounded, but, if for some reason, you're getting some hiss or something, lift the ground.

+1

Lift only in case of hum, 'n stuff.

[NotFSI]

So how do you know which to use? :confused:

Well, a ground loop will generally manifest itself as a nasty 60Hz hum. So if you're getting that, and it just won't go away, even after trying different basses and cables, try flicking the switch to 'lift'

[mlwarriner]

I prefer the answer that doesn't involve elctrocution, thanks. ;)

hush, ya big pussy...


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[Mrs.Tone]

hush, ya big pussy...


http://www.p42.org/funny/phat%20pussy.bmp

is that anyway to talk about your girlfriend?:rolleyes:

[mlwarriner]

is that anyway to talk about your girlfriend?:rolleyes:

lowtone's my girlfriend???

[Les Izzmor]

hush, ya big pussy...


http://www.p42.org/funny/phat%20pussy.bmp

Hey Hammer. Wrong thread.

[Drippin' Robin]

"Hi sir, I'm today's ground lift!"

http://kewpie.waferbaby.com/photos/ladies/becca-bulldozer.jpg

[Low Tone]

"Hi sir, I'm today's ground lift!"
I got something she could lift alright....... :evil2:

[DubBassMan]

I got something she could lift alright....... :evil2:

I bet she could help you move something six inches too!! :evil2:

dBM.

[Mrs.Tone]

lowtone's my girlfriend???

:rofl: as if, I meant the pussy goofball

[Low Tone]

lowtone's my girlfriend???
:rofl: as if, I meant the pussy goofball
If I am, my parents lied to me..... for a really long time too! :mad:
:D

[Mrs.Tone]

If I am, my parents lied to me..... for a really long time too! :mad:
:D


trust me baby, your nobody's girlfriend *kisssss*